‘The Challenge’ season 40 episode 2: How to watch, where to stream free
Part two of The Challenge 40: Battle Of the Eras premiere is scheduled to premiere on MTV Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 8/7c.
This season, The Challenge will embark on its monumental 40th season and will feature 40 legendary competitors from the series’ 26-year history representing their “Challenge Era” in an epic battle for the ages.
During this week’s episode, 16 people will fight in the sand and only eight will return. However, the losers learn they will be sent off with a parting gift of karma for the remaining players.
This season’s roster features the most Challenge champions ever including 7x winner Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, 5x winner CT Tamburello, 4x winners Darrell Taylor and Jordan Wiseley, 3x winner Derrick Kosinski, 2x winners Mark Long, Jonna Mannion, Rachel Robinson, Cara Maria Sorbello, Laurel Stucky and Jodi Weatherton along with a long list of single-time winners.
Where can I watch The Challenge season 40?
Those without basic cable can still live stream new episodes of The Challenge 40: Battle Of the Eras on Wednesdays with either Philo, Fubo or DirecTV Stream, all of which offer free trials for new subscribers.
However, Philo is the cheapest live streaming option at $28 a month after its 7-day free trial.
You can also stream previous seasons of The Challenge with Paramount+.
What is Philo?
Philo is considered one of the cheaper live streaming services available as it allows users to stream over 70 live TV channels for just $28 a month after its free trial.
Popular channels offered with Philo include the Hallmark Channel, MTV, AMC, HGTV, History Channel, Discovery Channel, CMT, TLC, BET and more.
The streaming service also offers unlimited DVR along with various movies and TV shows users can watch on-demand.
What is Fubo?
Fubois also an alternative to basic cable, but with better channel options that Philo does not offer.
Fubo considers itself a sports-focused streaming service, but overall, its standard package comes with over 100 live channels for $79.99 a month after its free trial. These channels include ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV and much more.
Fubo also comes with a variety of shows and movies users can watch on-demand along with the option to record your favorite TV shows.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is similar to Fubo in that it offers many of the same channels and features. At $84.98 a month after its free trial, the base package comes with a little over 75 live TV channels.
Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.